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first: 2002-03-11
most recent: 2021-06-23
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“On a positive note, Malaysia is encouraged by the strong progress in ending recruitment of children by the Afghan National Police. Malaysia strongly encourages full implementation of the Action Plan and Road Map towards Compliance, particularly by the Afghan local police. However, the plight of the children is not over, as non-State armed groups and violent extremist groups continue to recruit and retain children among their ranks through manipulation or coercion, facilitated by poverty. In that connection, we call on all parties to the conflict to undertake the necessary measures to uphold the obligations to ensure the safety, security and well- being of all children in the country. We must emphasize that the international community's support is especially vital to the success of this long-term endeavour.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“At the regional level, cooperation in addressing security issues and countering the threat of terrorism and extremism has thus far been encouraging. Pursuing further collective efforts involving the Afghan Government, regional partners and the United Nations in developing a framework for a regional counter-terrorism strategy within the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process is imperative. My delegation further notes that the Secretary-General's report on Afghanistan (S/2016/532) highlights, among other issues, the increasing number of civilian casualties, mainly attributable to anti-Government forces or elements. It is therefore not surprising that children continue to suffer disproportionately from the ongoing conflict, accounting for almost one-third of all civilian casualties.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“Let us hope that the members of the Quadrilateral Coordination Group will continue to explore and pursue all avenues in facilitating early direct talks between the Government and the Taliban. In that respect, Malaysia is pleased to note the Afghan Government's steadfast commitment to implementing the Self-reliance through Mutual Accountability Framework. The Afghan Government's robust engagement and cooperation with regional partners and the international community, including through the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process, is encouraging. The NATO Warsaw Summit 2016 next month and the upcoming Brussels conference in October, in our view, present opportunities for partners to complement and assist the Afghan Government's reconstruction and development efforts.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“Like many others that want to see a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan, Malaysia places much hope in the ability of the recently established Quadrilateral Coordination Group on the Afghan Peace and Reconciliation Process to successfully convene direct peace talks between the Government and the Taliban. Unfortunately, given the continuing Taliban intransigence, such hopes remain unachievable. The recent killing ofthe principal Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour, according to some analysts, would appear to have complicated the Group's efforts in that regard. Against such a development, no reiteration is required that meaningful progress towards sustainable peace and stability can be achieved only through a peaceful political settlement among the parties.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“Yesterday's horrific string of attacks, for which the Taliban has claimed responsibility, provides an example of their continued barbarism. As such, we are pleased that the Council swiftly agreed to condemn the attacks and express solidarity with the people and the Government of Afghanistan as well as with the peoples and the Governments of Nepal and India. We remain convinced that the Taliban and other violent extremist and terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan must continue to be dealt with in a comprehensive manner. In that context, ongoing efforts to win hearts and minds of the Afghan population must be stepped up in order to deny the Taliban their support base.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“First, I wish to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Haysom for his extensive briefing, and Ambassador Seikal for his statement. We value Special Representative Haysom's insights on the enormous security, political and economic challenges faced by Afghanistan and his persistent and untiring efforts to work with Afghan partners for peace. We are supportive of the Afghan Government's unwavering commitment and ongoing efforts to achieve national unity and lasting stability, as rightly underscored by Ambassador Seikal. However, although we commend the best efforts of the Government and the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces, it is troubling that the Taliban appear to be gaining ground and sowing fear among the vulnerable and long-suffering population.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“We pay tribute to the men and women who have lost their lives while serving in United Nations peacekeeping missions, and we offer our deep condolences to their families, their friends and their Governments.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Despite the enormous efforts made by the Nigerian Government and the member States of the Lake Chad Basin Commission as well as by the Republic of Benin, we believe that more still needs to be done. We recognize the imperative for internally displaced persons and other vulnerable groups to be provided with adequate protection, as anything short of that could expose them to further abuse. We therefore call on the international community to continue to support the efforts of the Multinational Joint Task Force to protect civilians in the course of their intricate assignment. In conclusion, Nigeria salutes the courage of peacekeepers, who work tirelessly, usually under very challenging circumstances, to keep civilians safe.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Nigeria is firmly committed to the protection of civilians in armed conflict and recognizes the primary responsibility of States to protect civilians within their national jurisdictions. That conviction underlies our Government's resolve to take all measures necessary to protect civilians in the battle against the terrorist group Boko Haram and its likes. Indeed, the Government of Nigeria has no higher priority than to rescue all of the persons held hostage by that group. Since the establishment of the Multinational Joint Task Force, considerable success has been recorded in the battle against Boko Haram. Over a thousand kidnapped women and children have been rescued, and all territories once controlled by the group have been recovered.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“While emphasizing the imperative for peacekeepers to act when civilians are under threat, we urge troop- and police-contributing countries to ensure that their personnel have the requisite predeployment training in protection issues. It is also important that peacekeepers not be restricted by additional caveats beyond those explicitly accepted by the Secretariat before deployment. Nigeria strongly supports community engagement in promoting the protection of civilians. Community- alert networks and community-liaison assistants are vital to understanding perceptions of threat at the community level, including how communities seek to reduce risks and how peace operations can address them. We would like to see the international community recognize those imperatives.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“The protection ofcivilians in armed conflict is a task that involves multiple issues and requires the collective efforts of various stakeholders. At the strategic level, close collaboration among the Security Council, the United Nations Department for Peacekeeping Operations, troop- and police-contributing countries and individual United Nations peacekeeping missions is vital for the success of a protection-of-civilians mandate. Similarly, at the tactical level, close coordination among the various components of a peace mission is crucial to achieving success in the protection of civilians in conflict areas. It should be underscored that a clear and common understanding of protection mandates is fundamental to the effectiveness of strategic coordination among mission components.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Resolution 1894 (2009), which calls for allocation of resources for the protection of civilians, is emblematic of the effort to translate normative commitments into concrete measures that enhance the protection of civilians in theatres of conflict. The international community expects the United Nations to perform flawlessly when offering protection to civilians in conflict areas. However, the challenges faced by peacekeeping missions are often overlooked or not adequately appreciated. Indeed, challenges remain in the implementation of protection mandates in conflict areas. We support the continued engagement of the Security Council on the issue, and we see merit in the pragmatic and effective efforts to achieve constructive results to that end.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Vulnerable people living in conflict zones across the world count on the United Nations to protect them. With the growing number of people affected by conflict, that has become a challenge for the United Nations. To its credit, the Organization has taken bold steps to meet the challenge. Nigeria is pleased to note the progress made, particularly at the normative level, since the Council took the historic step in 1999 to recognize the protection of civilians as central to the mandate of peacekeeping missions. Ten of the 16 current United Nations peacekeeping missions, involving more than 97 per cent of all United Nations peacekeepers, have the protection of civilians in their mandates.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“The Nigerian delegation would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this very important open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict and for the concept note (S/2016/503, annex) provided to guide our discussion. We also thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his briefing. We acknowledge the important role of France, among others, on this issue, including our region, with the Multinational Joint Task Force. We appreciate the perspectives brought to the debate by His Excellency the President of the Central African Republic and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Peter Maurer. United Nations peace operations are a vital part of the global security architecture. They have been a source of hope for victims of conflict.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“I wish to stress that we have seen the alarming plight of innocent civilians in conflict zones and why we need to do more to help them. We have seen too many deaths and the numbers presented to us represent our fellow human beings - human faces that we must not ignore. They include those suffering from sexual abuse. The only way to conclude is to reaffirm our commitment and resolve to help those who beg us to intervene and save their lives.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“That and other relevant recommendations of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations should enjoy our full support to ensure that United Nations peacekeeping remains relevant and effective. Effective partnerships are equally crucial if United Nations peace operations are to effectively implement the protection of civilians mandate. As mentioned earlier, while cooperation at all stages is key, at the same time collaboration and cooperation with the United Nations system and other actors on the ground are equally important. Additionally, cooperation with regional organizations, particularly the African Union, on the early mobilization of a peacekeeping presence could be further explored. The possibility of inter-mission cooperation should also be left open.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“While we believe that troop-contributing countries (TCCs) in any given peace operation maintain their sovereign rights, including on prescribing caveats regarding their troops and personnel, we are of the View that to the extent possible, such caveats should accommodate civilian protection mandates. We therefore encourage and support DPKO's ongoing efforts to engage and sensitize TCCs on the need to minimize or rescind caveats, particularly those that may impair the protection of civilians mandate. In terms of prevention, the Secretary-General's Human Rights Up Front initiative is a concrete example of the operationalization of the conflict prevention imperative.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“While closer triangular cooperation and coordination are central, particularly during the mandate design phase, similar emphasis should be placed on engaging with the host States, including on status of mission and status of forces arrangements, with a View to ensuring the smooth deployment of troops and assets. In that context, we welcome the proactive steps taken by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) to conclude so-called compacts with host States, including the Central African Republic, that seek to enhance understanding on those arrangements so as to facilitate their full and effective implementation.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“There are key issues that we must collectively address and on which the report of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (S/2015/446) and the Secretary-General's implementation report (S/2015/682) have provided relevant commentary and recommendations Among them are the tensions inherent in the first principles of the United Nations peacekeeping and protection-of-civilian imperatives. In this context, we are of the View that the Council should remain open to reviewing mandates if or when a situation warrants it. Furthermore, given that United Nations peace operations today are deployed in increasingly complex and challenging environments, sometimes in theatres where there is hardly any peace to keep, mandates should be realistic and implementable.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“The call for protections also extends to civilian infrastructure, especially schools and hospitals. The civilian-protection agenda has also benefited from further mainstreaming during the course of the three-year review exercises last year, in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and at the recently concluded World Humanitarian Summit. In the light of these recent positive developments and the far-reaching commitments made by States, it would seem that the civilian-protection agenda is firmly entrenched and fully implemented. Unfortunately, much more needs to be done by States.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“The lessons learned in Bosnia, Rwanda and elsewhere on the role of the United Nations, particularly with respect to the efficacy ofpeacekeeping operations, have been instructive in spurring our collective efforts to prioritize the protection of civilians. The Security Council has since sought to address the gaps and challenges exposed during the handling of those tragic situations by the United Nations. A paradigm shift occurred with the introduction of multidimensional mandates, a core component of which is civilian protections. In addition to prioritizing protection for the most vulnerable segments in conflict situations, we established clear normative standards prohibiting harm directed against humanitarian personnel, including medical and health-care personnel and even journalists.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“In today's world, we are no longer remotely detached from the battlefields and conflict zones. Our conscience bleeds at the savagery and brutality inflicted on the innocent trapped in conflict zones. Humankind has seen so many killing fields. We must do more to stop this carnage. Where we can make difference, we should make a difference. In conflict zones where we conduct United Nations peace operations, we must ensure that the hopes that we bring to the people are not dashed. We need to invest greater efforts to translate civilian-protection norms and standards into actions that ultimately save lives.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“The survivors, after enduring perilous journeys, have ended up living in appalling conditions where the majority eke out a miserable existence as refugees and displaced persons in desperate need of food, shelter and medicine. Others who are unlucky face death and the destruction of their villages and homes. The horrors of conflict became even more gruesome when women and girls became targets of terror groups like Da'esh and Boko Haram and were sold into sexual slavery or were used as objects for recruitment or ransom. In many instances, we have followed the stories with a sense of helplessness, strengthening our resolve that the perpetrators must be held accountable. We have been briefed on how emboldened the perpetrators are, continuously committing heinous crimes with a sense of impunity.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“We thank the French presidency for bringing it into sharper focus by organizing today's debate. In aligning ourselves with the statements to be delivered later by the representatives of Thailand and Iran, who will speak on behalf the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement, respectively, and with a view to engaging on the question posed in the concept note (S/2016/503, annex), I wish to highlight the following points. The Secretary-General's latest report on the protection of civilians (S/2016/447) underscores the grim reality that, overwhelmingly, civilians and non-combatants continue to bear the brunt of armed conflict at all stages. The numbers are staggering and horrifying. In 2015 alone, hundreds of thousands perished during conflict and even while fleeing it.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Ijoin earlier speakers in welcoming Foreign Minister Ayrault to the presidency of theSecurity Council. I also thank the Secretary-General and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross for their respective briefings. On this note, I greatly appreciate and value the participation of His Excellency Mr. Faustin Archange Touadera, President of the Central African Republic, and thank him for for his briefing, which my delegation followed with much interest. His presence here today signifies to us the commitment of the Government and people of the Central African Republic to moving forward and leaving behind the troubling days of the past. The presence of so many high-level dignitaries among us today clearly manifests the importance ofthe topic of our discussions.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“We also welcome the resumption of the work of the joint working group to deliberate on cooperation with the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. In the light of the spirit of constructive engagement by the Government of the Sudan, it is hoped that this will mark a new phase of collaboration with the United Nations, the African Union and other international partners towards peace and security in the country.”
2016-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7710 (2016) · source
“It is therefore incumbent upon the Government of the Sudan to create an enabling environment where trust and confidence can be built. In this respect, its compliance with relevant Security Council resolutions would be the necessary prerequisite towards that end. The protracted conflict in Darfur clearly indicates that there is no military solution that will not bring dire consequences or prolong destruction and human suffering. It is for this reason that we welcome the signing of the road map agreement by the Government of the Sudan in March as a commendable step forward. The parties that have not yet signed the agreement should be encouraged to do so urgently and engage constructively in a dialogue.”
2016-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7710 (2016) · source
“I thank Ms. Bensouda for her briefing. We have taken note of the twenty-third report of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, on the situation in Darfur, submitted pursuant resolution 1593 (2005) and the activities of the Office of the Prosecutor since her last report. Malaysia remains concerned with the humanitarian and security situation in Darfur. The ongoing conflicts have resulted in civilian deaths, including of women and children, as well as more than 129,000 people displaced from Jebel Marra since mid-January. Given the deplorable situation, all parties to the conflict are reminded of their obligations under international human rights law and international humanitarian law and must refrain from all acts of violence against civilians, including humanitarian and peacekeeping personnel.”
2016-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7710 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to reiterate Malaysia's full support for the international criminal tribunals in ensuring accountability for the perpetrators of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda. Over 20 years have passed since the atrocities were committed, but our commitment to justice must not waver. We owe it to the Victims and their loved ones to provide closure, justice and accountability for the atrocities committed against them. Their hopes and prayers must never be left unanswered.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“As the first war crimes court created by the United Nations and the first international war tribunal since the Nuremberg Tribunal and the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, the ICTY has laid the foundations for international criminal justice and changed the landscape of international humanitarian law. We therefore believe that the Tribunal should continue to share its experiences and best practices with the international community. In that regard, Malaysia welcomes the book launched by the Office of the Deputy Secretary last week focusing on the prosecutions of conflict-related sexual violence at the ICTY.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“On a similar note, we call on the relevant Member States of the former Yugoslavia to intensify the pace and effectiveness of war crimes prosecutions where the national authorities for cases being referred to national jurisdictions. Malaysia also takes note of the evaluation report (S/2016/441) by the Office ofInternal Oversight Services on matters and work pertaining to the ICTY. We urge the ICTY to seriously consider the recommendations in the report. However, the exercise should not divert resources away from the Tribunal's main mandate to conclude its remaining proceedings by the end of next year, particularly at this crucial stage.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“We also acknowledge the intensified efforts by the Tribunal to implement its completion strategy within the stipulated time frame. That includes the implementation of double hatting in one of its approaches to integrate the staff and resources of the ICTY and the Residual Mechanism. With regard to the continuing delay by Serbia to transfer three indictees to the ICTY for contempt charges, Malaysia urges full and immediate cooperation with the Tribunal, as obligated under the statute of the Tribunal. Prolonging the matter, especially against the backdrop of increasingly revisionist sentiment and the politicization of the proceedings in the region, would send the wrong signal to the international community on its commitment to justice and the rule of law.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“Cooperation by the international community is crucial to tracking the eight remaining fugitives indited by the ICTR, to enforcing sentences and to relocating those who have served their sentences or been acquitted by the Tribunal. Turning to the ICTY, we welcome the delivery of judgments in the Karadeie and 525er cases last March. In the case Prosecutor v. Goran Hadeic', we take note of the briefing by the ICTY President and look forward to reasonable, just and practical conclusions by the Chamber in View of the inability of the Tribunal to continue with the proceedings due to the health of the accused. On the whole, Malaysia is reassured by the commitment expressed by the President of the ICTY that the judicial work of the Tribunal remains on track to be completed by November 2017.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“("Butare") case. We are also encouraged by the smooth transfer of the ICTR's functions to the Residual Mechanism. The closure of the ICTR after two decades of unyielding and dedicated efforts by the international community to ensure justice for the victims of the genocide in Rwanda constitutes a lasting legacy for international criminal justice and the global fight against impunity. We applaud the professionalism and commitment by all those who were involved in the successful conclusions and transitions of the ICTR. With the transfer of the ICTR's remaining cases and functions to the Residual Mechanism, we urge Member States to continue to support the Mechanism, especially in addressing outstanding challenges, among other things.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“I thank the President for organizing today's important debate. At the outset, lwould like to congratulate Judge Meron and Mr. Brammertz for their recent appointments as the President and Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, respectively. My delegation is grateful for the comprehensive briefings by the Presidents of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals as well by the Prosecutor from both institutions. Malaysia welcomes the significant progress made by the International Criminal Tribunals during the reporting period. In particular, we acknowledge the closure of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) last December, after the Appeals Chamber delivered its judgement in the Nyiramasuhuko et al.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“In the second discussion, following brief interventions by both the Panel of Experts and the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, Committee members emphasized the added value of cooperation and information-sharing between the two expert groups to enable the Security Council to gain a comprehensive View of the threat of ISIL and other terrorist groups in Libya. Committee members agreed that a second joint meeting in which the two expert groups would jointly brief the two Committees would be useful.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7706 (2016) · source
“On 23 May, the Committee received a request for guidance from Egypt on the assets-freeze measure, to which it responded on 3 June. Finally, the Committee met twice in informal consultations on 3 June, the first time to hear a presentation from the newly appointed Panel of Experts on its programme of work under the extended mandate, and the second time in follow-up on a recommendation contained in the final report of the Panel, namely, to hold a joint discussion with the Sanctions Committee on the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and Al-Qaida. During the first discussion, the Panel informed the Committee of its intended areas of priority and focus, and the Committee members provided their feedback.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7706 (2016) · source
“Subsequently, on 6 April and 16 May, the Committee received from the Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs proposals for experts to serve on the extended Panel. The Committee approved five experts on 28 April, and a sixth expert on 23 May. Following up on a recommendation contained in the final report of the Panel of Experts, the Committee updated some existing entries in its sanctions list on 1 April, and issued a corresponding press release and note verbale to all Member States. On 27 April, the Committee received a letter from the Permanent Representative of Turkey to the United Nations, in relation to the final report of the Panel of Experts. The Committee also received a letter from the Panel of Experts on 28 April, reporting a possible transfer of military materiel to Libya in violation of the arms embargo.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7706 (2016) · source
“Another recommendation, pertaining to the adoption of an implementation assistance notice on the assets freeze, first requires the lifting of a hold by a Committee member. Yet another recommendation concerning the management of expert groups was deemed as falling outside the Committee's mandate. The remaining nine recommendations were addressed to the Security Council. On 15 March, the Committee approved a notification, submitted by the United Kingdom under sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph 19 of resolution 1970 (2011), in relation to the assets-freeze measure after the hold placed by a member of the Committee was lifted. On 31 March, the Council adopted resolution 2278 (2016), which extends the mandate of the Panel of Experts until 31 July 2017.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7706 (2016) · source
“The main issues raised by Committee members during the discussion of the final report included reported violations of the arms embargo and how to enhance the implementation of that measure, the flow of foreign terrorist fighters to Libya, the loss of value of certain frozen assets and how to avoid such occurrence, the targeting of individuals that can be subject to sanctions as per the relevant Security Council resolutions, and the Panel's limited access to Libya. Of the 26 recommendations, the Committee agreed to take follow-up action on 4 and agreed to revert to 10 at a later stage. One recommendation, pertaining to designation of individuals, first requires action by a sponsoring Member State.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7706 (2016) · source
“I would now like to provide a snapshot, in chronological order, of the other activities of the Committee during the reporting period. In informal consultations on 3 March, the Committee discussed the final report (see S/2016/209) and recommendations of the Panel of Experts submitted in accordance with resolution 2213 (2015). Since the report is publicly available, I will not summarize its findings. In general, the report was well received.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7706 (2016) · source
“The reported State of destination, Malta, and the flag State, India, responded in a fully cooperative manner, on 27 and 29 April, and on 3 May, respectively. After the designation, the vessel returned to Libya and offloaded its cargo at Zawiya port. Promptly thereafter, pursuant to a delisting request submitted by the flag State on 9 May, and having received an indication from the Permanent Mission of Libya to the United Nations that it had no objection to the vessel's delisting, the Committee removed the vessel from its sanctions list on 12 May. That was the first application of resolution 2146 (2014), involving the cooperation of Member States and Committee members and the assistance of the Panel of Experts.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7706 (2016) · source
“In accordance with sub-paragraph (e) of paragraph 24 of resolution 1970 (2011), of 26 February 2011, I have the honour to report to the Security Council on the work of the Committee established by that resolution. The report covers the period from 3 March to 6 June, during which time the members of the Committee met three times in informal consultations. At the outset, I would like to highlight the Committee's activity relating to the implementation of resolution 2146 (2014). Following a request from the Permanent Representative of Libya to the United Nations on 26 April, on 27 April the Committee added a vessel attempting to illicitly export crude oil from Libya to a State on its sanctions list. Prior to the designation, the Committee had written to the Member States concerned to seek additional information on the vessel.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7706 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, Malaysia welcomes the reaffirmation by the High Representative that the EU will continue its close cooperation with the Organization in upholding the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations. As we have heard today, the EU has a lot to offer through its specific expertise, wide experience and pooled resources to complement and support the role of the United Nations in facing various global challenges. I take this opportunity to reiterate Malaysia's commitment to playing a constructive role in further engaging with regional organizations, including the EU, in maintaining international peace and security.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“Over the years, the EU has provided a stabilizing presence in those regions, ranging from conflict prevention to conflict management, post-conflict transition and sustainable development. Closer to home, Malaysia welcomes the recent intensification of the EU engagement with Myanmar in support of the country's democratic transition and sustainable development. This includes EU- Myanmar bilateral development cooperation under the Multi-annual Indicative Programme 2014-2020, and the EU support for the Myanmar Peace Centre in providing technical support in implementing the ceasefire and promoting political dialogue, reconciliation and peacebuilding.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“In Malaysia's view, if there is a single most important lesson to be learned from post-Second World War Europe for the Western Balkans, it is the need to acknowledge and address the past. We strongly believe that this would be the best way to move forward towards peace, stability and prosperity in the Western Balkans. It may be difficult to swallow, but unless and until we acknowledge the atrocities committed in the past, uphold accountability and learn from the mistakes made, we will find ourselves unable to find closure, foster reconciliation and make progress in the region. Even worse, we may be condemned to repeat the past. On Africa, we commend the role and contributions of the EU, in close partnership with the United Nations and the African Union, particularly in the Sahel region, the Gulf of Guinea and the Horn of Africa.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“We believe that policies based on more dialogue, social and economic inclusion, non-discrimination and support for minority groups would complement the EU counter-terrorism strategy and bring long-term benefits to Europe's pluralistic societies. In the Western Balkans region, we highly appreciate the stabilizing role played by the EU, particularly in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo. We commend the active participation of the High Representative in facilitating the ongoing dialogue to normalize relations between Pristina and Belgrade. We also fully support the continuing role of the EU in further strengthening democratic institutions, the rule of law and the process of reconciliation, as well as in creating a functioning market economy in the Western Balkans.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“As part of a comprehensive strategy to counter violent extremism and radicalization, we also need to address the increasing sentiment of Islamophobia, which has given rise to the marginalization and alienation of and discrimination against Muslims in Europe on the basis of their religion. Muslim minorities in Europe should not be pressured to be less Muslim in order to more European. They should not become the twofold victims, first, of terror attacks, and then of policy responses to these attacks. We acknowledge the EU attempts to deal with the problem of Islamophobia as part of its broader response to xenophobia in the region.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“It is therefore our responsibility to strengthen our joint resolve in combating this menace. In this regard, Malaysia welcomes the comprehensive strategy adopted by the EU to counter the global threat of terrorism, violent extremism and radicalization. The strategy seeks to address not just the symptoms of terrorism, but also its root causes. It also recognizes that military action alone is not sufficient to defeat Da'esh, as it addresses the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters, cuts off terrorist financing, promotes political stability, and engages in strategic countermessaging.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“The most recent pledge by the EU amounting to over $3 billion at the London donors' conference in February is yet another example of the EU's commitment to address the migration crisis in the Mediterranean. On this note, Malaysia looks up to the EU's vast experience and expertise in dealing with my migratnts and refugees to address the related problems of human trafficking and people smuggling in the South-East Asian region. Since the Council last convened to discuss cooperation with the EU (see S/PV.7439), we have witnessed shocking terrorist attacks in Europe by Da'esh. Our heartfelt condolences go to the families and loved ones of the terrorist attacks in Paris and Brussels. No one is truly saved from terror attacks, regardless of one's race, nationality, religion or beliefs.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source